Author Archives: Gareth Prior

What’s New on British Trams Online? 6th September 2026

Posted on Sunday 6 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we head to Seattle for a selection of photos taken in 2019 and 2024 of the Seattle Streetcar system:

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In Pictures: C R Smith back with new adverts on Edinburgh Trams!

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

C R Smith were the company who started it all with advertising on Edinburgh Trams and at one time had no fewer than 20 trams carrying their adverts. In recent years their numbers had dwindled until earlier this year they … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Milan1528

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The month of September will see our world tour settle in Italy as we take a look at some trams running in the city of Milan.

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Further details revealed for Metro extension to Washington

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have revealed more details about the proposed extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington ahead of a series of public engagement events. This is the first time that detailed plans have been made public, including how the … Continue reading →

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KeolisAmey Luas start operating Ireland’s only tram network

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

1st September 2026 saw the start of a new era on Dublin’s Luas tram network with KeolisAmey Luas becoming the new operator. This comes after over 20 years of Transdev being the operator having run the network since it opened … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park Tramway celebrates 125 years of Stockport’s electric trams

Posted on Friday 4 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although the tramway remains closed ahead of the completion of repairs to the substation, the Heaton Park Tramway have been running a series of special events on selected dates with the latest of these taking place on Sunday 30th August. … Continue reading →

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UKTram support Gothenburg researchers

Posted on Friday 4 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although the main purpose of UKTram is obviously supporting tram and light rail networks in this country they are also regularly involved in discussions with overseas tram operators sharing knowledge and research. They have recently been supporting research into climate … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 624

Posted on Friday 4 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we have seen some extreme weather in Blackpool over the past few weeks in this series of “Picture in Time” we carry on that theme with a photo taken in the snow.

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In Pictures: Overhead problems see Edinburgh Trams suspension

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams suffered more disruption on Thursday 3rd September 2026 when an overhead problem saw the service suspended on the Newhaven extension, coming just six days after a full service was resumed.

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Nexus and Network Rail sign agreement to manage joint infrastructure

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nexus and Network Rail have recently implemented a joint “Operational Interface Management Methodology” (OIMM) as part of their continued close working relationship. The document came out of the RAIB investigation into the Sandilands accident on London Trams which recommended that … Continue reading →

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A(nother) trip to… East Anglia Transport Musuem

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Bryan Grint paid another visit to the East Anglia Transport Museum on Sunday 23rd August 2026. On this day the tram service was operated by Amsterdam 474 and London Transport 1858 but it was possibly on the trolleybus side that … Continue reading →

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Another event success at Seaton Tramway with the Moomin Summer Adventure

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

New for 2026, the Moomin Summer Adventure has been entertaining families at the Seaton Tramway during August and following the conclusion of the event it has been declared another successful event.

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In Pictures: Trams return to Newhaven!

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

After seven long weeks Edinburgh Trams services have returned to the full route following the reopening of Princes Street. Services to Newhaven resumed on Saturday 29th August (as had been planned with testing overnight having been a success) and a … Continue reading →

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No more heritage trams in Blackpool for 2026

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 5/9/26 following quote in local press from Lea Harrison, Blackpool Transport Managing Director. As originally reported on the Everything Blackpool social media account, Blackpool Transport have confirmed to a member of the public that there will be no … Continue reading →

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Online photography project shows a snapshot of life on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Newcastle based documentary photography Sasha Mallo Tardiveau has released a digital photo exhibition online which gives a vivid exploration of the Tyne and Wear Metro system during the final two years that the original train fleet was running.

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 on the road again

Posted on Monday 31 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 22nd August 2026 saw the latest outing for replica Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 as it was displayed in the centre of Llandudno. The tram hadn’t been seen out and about in North Wales for a while … Continue reading →

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Dudley Dasher discussed by key stakeholders

Posted on Monday 31 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although most eyes of modern light rail connecting Dudley is on the West Midlands Metro extension currently under test (ahead of a planned opening later this year), there is also another proposal which would see Stourbridge and Dudley linked. Promoted … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – West Croydon

Posted on Monday 31 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Stop by Stop” as we take a journey on the London Trams system. We’ve made it into central Croydon now and continue our way around the single track loop in the town centre.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Great Orme Tramway – 4

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move locations as “Meet the Trams” continues. For the next four weeks we make our one and only visit to Wales as we take a look at the trams which operate the service on the Great Orme Tramway.

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Metro driver takes on six epic endurance challenges for charity

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Trainee Tyne and Wear Metro driver John Loraine is currently in the middle of six epic endurance challenges as he seeks to raise money for a charity he credits with saving his own life. 37-year-old John is candid about his … Continue reading →

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